Surgical Terminology

Question 1

Armamentarium

Answer 1

All equipment used in the practice of medicine.

Question 2

Arthroscope

Answer 2

Instrument inserted into joint cavity to inspect contents.

Question 3

Aspirator

Answer 3

Hollow instrument used to withdraw fluid, especially from body cavities, cysts, or joints.

Question 4

Autoclave

Answer 4

Device used to sterilize instruments with pressurized, superheated steam.

Question 5

Catheter

Answer 5

Tube inserted into narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids.

Question 6

Clamp

Answer 6

Surgical instrument used to compress blood vessel or close off end of intestine.

Question 7

Chord Clamp

Answer 7

Flexible band used to compress part or close off opening.

Question 8

Curette

Answer 8

Spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities.

Question 9

Cystoscope

Answer 9

Instrument used to view interior of bladder

Question 10

Diathermy Knife

Answer 10

Electrode-tipped blade used to coagulate tissue or small blood vessels.

Question 11

Drain

Answer 11

Tube or wick used to draw fluid from the body cavity to surface.

Question 12

Drain Tube

Answer 12

Tube used to drain fluid from inside body.

Question 13

Endoscope

Answer 13

Slender, tubular instrument used for viewing and examining interior body part.

Question 14

Float

Answer 14

An instrument used to file or rasp a horse’s premolar and molar teeth.

Question 15

Fluoroscope

Answer 15

Fluorescent screen on which x-rays may be viewed.

Question 16

Forceps

Answer 16

Any of various instruments used to grasp and pull objects.

Question 17

Hemostat

Answer 17

Device used to stop or prevent hemorrhaging.

Question 18

Hypodermic

Answer 18

Needle and syringe used for injection under the skin.

Question 19

Inhalant Anesthesia

Answer 19

Anesthesia administered by Inhaling.

Question 20

Inhalator

Answer 20

Device that administers medicinal vapors.

Question 21

Lancet

Answer 21

Wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife

Question 22

Ligature

Answer 22

Nylon, wire, or catgut tied around structure to prevent bleeding.

Question 23

Local Anesthesia

Answer 23

Anesthesia used to numb a specific area without causing loss of conciousness.

Question 24

Nebulizer

Answer 24

Device that applies a fine mist.

Question 25

Ophthalmoscope

Answer 25

Instrument that directs fine beams of light into eye to examine its interior.

Question 26

Probe

Answer 26

Thin, flexible, metal rod with blunt end, used to explore cavities and wounds.

Question 27

Proctoscope

Answer 27

Hollow, tube-shaped instrument for inspection of rectum.

Question 28

Regional Anesthesia

Answer 28

Anesthesia applied to a limb or an entire section of the body.

Question 29

Respirator

Answer 29

Device inflating lungs with mixture of oxygen and air to maintain respiration.

Question 30

Respirometer

Answer 30

Device used to measure extent of respiration.

Question 31

Resuscitator

Answer 31

Artificial respiration device that forces oxygen into lungs.

Question 32

Retractor

Answer 32

Instrument that draws aside edges of skin or tissue to expose operational site.

Question 33

Scalpel

Answer 33

Small, pointed surgical knife with convex blade edge, used to cut tissue.

Question 34

Scope

Answer 34

Flexible fiber optic instrument for inspection of interior of body.

Question 35

Scrub Suit

Answer 35

Gown, often green, worn in surgery by doctors.

Question 36

Snare

Answer 36

Wire noose used for surgical removal of tumors or polyps by the roots.

Question 37

Speculum

Answer 37

Instrument that holds open a cavity, especially vagina or ear, for inspection.

Question 38

Sphygmograph

Answer 38

Instrument for measuring and recording arterial pulse.

Question 39

Spirograph

Answer 39

Instrument used to record tracing of respiratory movements.

Question 40

Stethoscope

Answer 40

Diaphragm connected to earpieces, used to listen to sounds within the body.

Question 41

Stitches

Answer 41

Sterile thread used to close a wound or surgical opening; suture.

Question 42

Surgical Gloves

Answer 42

Sheer, hygienic plastic gloves worn by surgeons.

Question 43

Surgical Gown

Answer 43

Sterile cotton gown worn by operating room personnel; Scrub suit

Question 44

Surgical Instruments

Answer 44

Various sterilized tools used in surgery.

Question 45

Surgical Mask

Answer 45

Cotton mask worn over mouth and nose by surgeons.

Question 46

Surgical Needle

Answer 46

Suture needle

Question 47

Surgical Sponge

Answer 47

Soft, sterile material that absorbs blood and body fluids during surgery.

Question 48

Surgical Staple

Answer 48

Device used to close surgical opening without stress.

Question 49

Suture

Answer 49

Sterile thread used to stitch closed a wound or surgical opening; Stitches

Question 50

Suture Needle

Answer 50

Needle used to make sutures; surgical needle.

Question 51

Syringe

Answer 51

Piston in tube attached to hollow needle.

Question 52

Topical Anesthesia

Answer 52

Anesthesia applied to the skin to "numb" a surface area.

Question 53

X-ray Machine

Answer 53

Device that emits radiation and takes diagnostic radiographic photos.